piñata
/piɲata/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pinata" is translated into Spanish as piñata.
A piñata is a decorated container filled with candy that is broken open at a party.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, piñatas, simply add an 's' to the end of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
/piɲata/
When do people say it?
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, breaking a piñata is a traditional activity at birthday parties and other celebrations.
Did you know?
- While now associated with Mexico, the tradition of the piñata was actually brought to the Americas from China via Spain.
- In traditional religious contexts, the seven peaks of a star-shaped piñata represent the seven deadly sins.
- The word piñata is a loanword from the Italian word pignatta, which referred to a type of terracotta cooking pot.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la tradición de romper la piñata en celebraciones como cumpleaños y Navidad.I love the tradition of breaking the piñata at celebrations like birthdays and Christmas.
- Este año vamos a tener una piñata gigante en la fiesta de Halloween.This year, we're going to have a giant piñata at the Halloween party.
- La piñata tiene muchos dulces.The piñata has many candies.
- ¿De qué forma es la piñata?What shape is the piñata?
- Vamos a romper la piñata ahora.We are going to break the piñata now.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are preparing for a birthday party.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿dónde está la piñata?Daniel, where is the piñata?
- DanielEstá en la cocina, Elena.It is in the kitchen, Elena.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos a colgarla afuera.Perfect, let's hang it outside.
- DanielEstá bien, yo te ayudo.All right, I will help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piñata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
